California Events
Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival, Marine Stadium, Belmont Shore
July 29, 2024
Past events
ADELANTO: International Gospel Festival p.m. at Adelanto Plaza & Event Center. Car Show, Choirs, Speakers, Vendors and more. Location: 12000 Stadium Way, Adelanto, CA. facebook.com/ AdelantoStadiumEvents
ALAMEDA: Art & Wine Fair July 29-30, 2023, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free street festival with wine & beer for sale, art to browse and buy and continuous music on 3 stages throughout the day. Free, downtownalameda.com
ALAMEDA: Pure Ecstacy, Motown, R&B, Soul, Summer Concerts
ALAMEDA: 626 Night Market Bay Area July 28-30, 2023 at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music, and entertainment attractions in an epic event spread over 10+ football fields of space. Hours: Friday 3-11 p.m., Sat.&Sun. 1-11 p.m. Location: (Gate 8 or 12 off Valley Ave) $5, $15 parking, 626nightmarket.com
ALTADENA: Love Dolly, Dolly Parton tribute, Summer Concerts
APPLE HILL: Summer Harvest Days July 29-30, 2023 & August 5-6, 2023, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Participating ranches offer activities and fresh foods & produce such as berries, plums, peaches, vegetables, wine, hard cider, baked goods, jams, treats, wine and more! applehill.com
ARCADIA: Michael Feinstein Sings Broadway, Larry Blank conductor, Michael Feinstein soloist, Summer Concerts Summer Pops $
ARNOLD: Blow Black Summer Concerts
AUBURN: Jazz Gitan Summer Concerts Music Around Town
BALBOA ISLAND: Sand Castle Contest July 29, 2023, 8-11 a.m. Ruby Beach North Bay Front Balboa Island, CA balboaislandnb.org Cost: Free. | sand castles
BEAR VALLEY: Bear Valley Music Festival July 21-August 6, 2023. $ tickets. Season tickets range from $425 to $725 bearvalleymusicfestival.org | lineup
BELMONT SHORE: Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival July 29, 2023. Location: Marine Stadium, 5225 East Paoli Way, Long Beach CA. lbdragonboat.com
BENICIA: Benicia Waterfront Festival July 29-30, 2023
Music, Craft Beers & Wine, Tasty Foods, Vendor Village, Kids' Activity
Alley. Bands include House of Floyd, Tin Man, Tortilla Soup, Other
People's Money, In Living Color and Wake the Neighbors.
$15, beniciamainstreet.org
BERKELEY: Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies Summer ConcertsKids Day San Pablo Park, 2800 Park Street
BURBANK: TLR - The Long Run, Ronstadt Revival, Eagles tribute | Linda Ronstadt tribute Summer Concerts Startlight Bowl $
CARMEL: Carmel Bach Festival July 15-29, 2023 $free-up, approx. bachfestival.org 15-day Music Celebration in Carmel-by-the-Sea The Carmel Bach Festival celebrates the works, inspiration, and ongoing influence of J.S. Bach
CARMICHAEL: Hipper than Hip, 70s & 80s funk, Summer Concerts
CARSON: City of Carson Anniversary Street Fair Celebration. 55th Anniversary Street Fair Saturday, July 29, 2023 on Carson Street between Bonita and Avalon. A true community event that will bring together all residents of the city. Enjoy live entertainment, street vendors, food vendors, historical crafts for children, amusement rides, contests and historical presentations. Free, ci.carson.ca.us
CORONA: Bruno + The Hooligans, Bruno Mars tribute, Summer Concerts Dos Lagos $
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair July 14-August 13, 2023. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. $13-15, ocfair.com
DINUBA: Classic All-Stars, R&B, Cumbia, Latin, Motown, Summer Concerts
DUNSMUIR: Pacific Crest Music Festival Season 11 runs July 28 - Aug 8, 2023 pacificcrestmusic.com Music in the Mountains Musicians from around the country come to Dunsmuir, CA to learn and to play together. | music
ELK GROVE: Strauss Festival July 27-30, 2023, Elk Grove Regional Park. Location: 9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd. Elk Grove, CA. Free, straussfestival.com
ETNA: Scott Valley Pleasure Park Old Time Rodeo produced by Scott Valley Pleasure Park Rodeo Association.The Old Time Rodeo youth events at 3 p.m., and Grand Entry and Performance at 5 p.m., followed by a Live Arena Show at 8 p.m. Old Time Rodeo $admission July Rodeo Events: Ranch Bronc Riding | Bull Riding | Open Team Roping | Mix Team Roping | Calf Roping | Steer Wrestling | Girls Barrel Racing | Girls Breakaway | Ribbon Roping | Wild Cow Milking 1 Roper, 1 Mugger | Cow Hide Race | Saddle Cow | Animal Scramble Location: 97 Island Rd. Etna CA, 97027 etnarodeo.com
HERMOSA BEACH: Smackfest 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Beach Volleyball Courts. Smackfest Co-ed 4's adult Volleyball Tournament on the Volleyball Courts south of Pier. Location: 1 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, California 90254. smackfestevents.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: US Open of Surfing July 29 - August 6, 2023, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Huntington Beach Pier. Surfing, skateboarding and BMX competitions, family-friendly activities, community market, giveaways, sustainability panels and art installations. Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Free, usopenofsurfing.com
HOLLYWOOD BOWL: Quincy Jones' 90th-Birthday Tribute: A Musical Celebration Summer Concerts $
IRVINE: Symphony in the Cities, Family Activities and Symphony Concert, Summer Concerts
IRWINDALE: Balance Band, R&B, Soul, Old School, Fun, Latin, Summer Concerts
JULIAN: Sip of Julian, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Julian Town Hall. Get your map, logo glasses, and enjoy the annual event featuring Julian's alcoholic beverage purveyors.Location: 2129 Main St. Julian, CA $35, julianca.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: 10th Annual Lake Arrowhead Classic Car & Motorcycle Show | Saturday, July 29, 2023, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead presents the 10th Annual Lake Arrowhead Classic Car & Motorcycle Show at Lake Arrowhead Village. Enjoy a spectacular summer day at Lake Arrowhead with all kinds of classic vehicles, raffle prizes, vendor booths. Location: Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 lakearrowheadchamber.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Cash, Killer & The King, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis & Elvis all on stage at one time! Summer Concerts
LA PALMA: Pulp Vixen, Rock tribute, Summer Concerts
LIVERMORE: Up With a Twist 2-5 p.m. Summer Concerts Blacksmith Square
LOS ANGELES: Footlong Development Presents: Wonder-Full In The Park Tribute To Stevie Wonder, DJ Spinna, Monalisa, Mc Cognito 6-10 p.m. Soul • Hip-Hop • Motown Summer Concerts Levitt Pavilion
LOS ANGELES: Martha Redbone, folk, blues, and gospel music, Summer Concerts Grand Performances at Grand Park
LOS ANGELES: Sound and Fury music festival July 29-30, 2023 at Exposition Park. Location: 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA $76.80-139.80, soundandfury.la | lineup
LOS ANGELES: Rahill, Singer, songwriter, Summer Concerts Off the 405 at Getty Center Concerts
LOS ANGELES PERSHING SQUARE: Divercity Summer Concert Series Summer Concerts21+ Event
MAMMOTH LAKES: Villagefest July 28-29, 2023 at Village Plaza Eastern Sierras annual Mammoth VillageFest promises Libations, Food and Rock & Roll at the free-admission event at the Village at Mammoth, 1 Canyon Blvd. Mammoth Lakes, CA mammothvillagefest.com | lineup
MARIPOSA: Mike Hammar and the Nails Summer Concerts
McCLOUD: McCloud Lumberjack Fiesta July 28-30, 2023 in HooHoo Park. Event includes a parade, food vendors, games, logging contests, kids contests, watermelon, music & more. mccloudchamber.com/lumberjack-fiesta
MENDOCINO: Mendocino Music Festival Festival Orchestra and Chorus closing concert July 29, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Location: Tent Concert Hall, 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA. $15-55
MONTEBELLO: Montebello Street Festival with the band, The Wise Guys, performing. wiseguysbigband.com
MORAGA: Andy Z, Storytelling through puppets, Summer Concerts A Kid Size Concert Series
MURRIETA: Heartache Tonight, Eagles tribute, Summer Concerts
NAPA: Blue Note Jazz Festival July 28-30, 2023 at Silverado Resort Silverado Resort. The festival offers an up-close and personal experience with the artists like Lalah Hathaway, Mary J Blige, Nas and more (see full lineup) moving from stage to stage. Location: 1600 Atlas Peak Road Napa, CA. $224-1500 approx., bluenotejazzfestival.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Pickleball for Wishes Tournament 1:30-7 p.m. at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach. Make-a-Wish Foundation fundraiser. Location: 11 Clubhouse Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660. $50 spectator, $200 person to play, aesbid.co
NOVATO: Journey’s Edge, The Ultimate Journey Tribute, Summer Concerts Hot Amphitheater Nights
OAKDALE: Oakdale Saddle Club Jr. Rodeo Fundraiser Rodeo July 29-30, 2023 Oakdale Rodeo Grounds 1624 E. F St., Oakdale, CA. ncjra.com | rodeos
PASO ROBLES: California Mid-State Fair July 19-30, 2023. Concerts with popular acts such as Luke Bryan or Sammy Hagar, carnival rides and the midway, cowboy culture, xtreme car event, contests for all ages and food competitions. midstatefair.com
PETALUMA: Petaluma Music Festival July 29, 2023 Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds 175 Fairgrounds Drive Petaluma, CA 94952 $60-169, petalumamusicfestival.org | lineup
PINE VALLEY: Pine Valley Days July 28-29, 2023
PLYMOUTH: Amador County Fair "Zinfandel & Zinnias" July 27-30, 2023. Kids Tractor Pull, Alaskan Racing Pigs, Gas Engine & Tractor Parade, Jeremy the Juggler, Kit Carson Mountain Men, Blacksmith Demos, Miwok Village, Master Gardeners and Plein Air Paint Competition. CCPRA Rodeo, Destruction Derby, plus the usual fair exhibits, contests, concerts, entertainment and Big Carnival with a Midway. Location: 18621 Sherwood St. Plymouth, CA. 95669 $12, amadorcountyfair.com
POLLOCK PINES: Apple Hill Growers Summer Harvest Days July 29-30, 2023. Participating ranches celebrate summer with activities and offerings that feature berries, plums, peaches, vegetables, wine, hard cider, baked goods, jams, treats, wine and more! applehill.com
QUINCY: Plumas-Sierra County Fair "Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights" July 27-30, 2023. July 29: Large Animal Round Robin Judging at SPI, Parade in Downtown Quincy 1 p.m. Quincy, CA plumas-sierracountyfair.net
REDONDO BEACH: Ernando & The Nandos, Pop Summer Concerts
REDWOOD CITY: The Redwood City PAL Health & Harmony Festival July 29, 2023 The Pal Music Festival has now merged with the Sequoia Healthcare District’s Health Fair to make its way to the main stage in Downtown Redwood City as the Health & Harmony Festival Square! Location: Redwood City Square. redwoodcitypal.com
RENO, NV: Bass Camp Music Festival July 28-30, 2023. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV $20-up, basscampfest.com | lineup
SACRAMENTO: Menagerie Oddities Market 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Tsakopoulos Library Galleria. Freakshow includes 60 artisans, creators, and purveyors of extraordinary craftings, novelties, ephemera, elegant jewelry, clothing, accessories, medical and scientific specimens, antiques, photography, home decor, taxidermy, works of fine art, and other collectible oddities and curiosities created from components, foraged and found. Interactive presentations and poison exhibits by Dr. R. Snick, Renegade Circus, Mouse Taxidermy and Stag Beetle Pinning Workshops led by Classic Mouse Parade. DJs spin tunes, cash bar, light bites, and more at all ages event. Location: 828 I St., Sacramento, CA. $10-20 admission, deadevents.com
SACRAMENTO: California State Fair July 14-30, 2023, at Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA. OpenMonday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $16, calexpostatefair.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Humboldt County Music Showcase w/ Widdershins, ThunderCloud, & Red Hot Shame Summer Concerts Golden Gate Bandshell
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Mime Troupe Summer Concerts Yerba Buena Gardens Music Festival
SAN JOSE: Santa Clara County Fair July 26-August 6, 2023. Canine Stars, Strolling Pianos, Zaney Zoe, Animal Crackers, Bubble Fun, games, contests, animals, carnival, food and music. Location: 344 Tully Rd. San Jose, CA. $13-15 approx. thefair.org
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Milpa Music Festival July 29-30, 2023 The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz Street San Juan Capistrano, CA $45-80, $15-30 age 5-12 years, theecologycenter.org | lineup
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Festival Mozaic, July 22-29, 2023 at Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center. San Luis Obispo. Baroque, jazz and all things in between. Free t0 $35-up, festivalmozaic.com | lineup
SANTA CLARITA: 90s Rock Show, 90s Grunge, Alt-rock, Pop-punk, Summer Concerts
SANTA MARIA: James & the Funky Flames Summer Concerts Country Club Summer $
SANTA MONICA: 626 Night Market Mini July 29-30, 2023, 1-10 p.m. at 1324 5th Street (near the Third Street Promenade.) Three dozen food, merch and craft vendors + an alcohol garden for attendees 21 years and older. The market is open to all ages and free to attend with advanced ticket reservations, 626nightmarket.com/mini
SONOMA: Valley of the Moon Music Festival July 15-30, 2023 is a series specializing in Classical and Romantic chamber music on period instruments. Location: Hanna Boys Center Auditorium 17000 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476. $, valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org | Lineup
SOLVANG: The Furious Seasons with opening set by Nick Justice, Summer Concerts Lost Chord Guitars $
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Thunder Cover Summer Concerts
SUISUN CITY: Sweet Marie & the Suspects Summer Concerts
SUNNYVALE: Tony Lindsay Summer Concerts Downtown Jazz and Beyond
TULARE: Tulare Backyard Brew Fest, 5-9 p.m. at International Agri-Center Arbor. Location: 4500 S. Laspina Stree, Tulare, CA. $50-60, internationalagricenter.com | beerTWAIN HARTE: Summer Concerts
VENTURA: K-Tell All-Stars, Super hits of the 70s, Summer Concerts Los Olivas Adobe $
YUCCA VALLEY: Gypsy Dreams, Fleetwood Mac tribute, Summer Concerts
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